The Interchange

The hub for transportation news. Mind the gap between headlines

🚴‍♀️ How the U.S. Rails‑to‑Trails Movement Transformed Disused Rail Corridors

2025-10-08
America’s rails-to-trails movement converts retired rail corridors into multi-use walking and biking paths, reshaping local mobility and recreation. Disused rail rights-of-way become permanent community infrastructure that links neighborhoods and broadens low-carbon transport options.
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📸 Speed Cameras as a Building Block for Safer Streets

2025-10-08
Speed cameras curb dangerous speeding and lower crash risk on urban corridors. Effective street safety relies on pairing automated enforcement with traffic-calming design, reliable transit, and equitable implementation.
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🗽 Likely NYC Mayor Mamdani Backs Daylighting to Improve Intersection Safety

2025-10-08
Likely New York City mayor Mamdani supports daylighting, the removal of curbside parking near intersections to improve visibility for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. The approach targets safer street operations and clearer sightlines as part of basic safety infrastructure.
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⚡️ Trump Seeks $12 Billion Reduction in New Energy Project Grants

2025-10-08
Donald Trump targets $12 billion in cuts to new energy project grants, signaling a shift in federal spending priorities. The move would scale back funding available for programs tied to energy development and related infrastructure.
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🚗 Tesla Introduces Lower‑Cost Model Y and Model 3 Variants

2025-10-08
Tesla unveils lower-cost versions of the Model Y SUV and Model 3 sedan, widening price options for prospective buyers. The variants provide additional entry points into the company’s EV lineup.
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